Falls City Market launches interactive Supper Series
Foodies will love a new immersive cooking event at Falls City Market in the Omni Louisville Hotel. The weekly collaborative experience guides attendees through the preparation of a high-end meal led by Falls City Market chefs. Each Thursday, the interactive Supper Series goes beyond cooking with an entertaining and engaging demo and hands-on recipes. Plus, […]
Kentucky loves Florence Y’alls
When looking for a new team mascot, you need something authentically local, undeniably eye-popping and easy on the tongue. The minor league baseball team in Florence, Ky. hit a home-run with their new name: the Florence Y’alls. The Cincinnati Enquirer called the rebranding: “definitely one of the most Kentucky things to ever happen.” The team – formerly known […]
Building Kentucky is growing! Now covering culture, business and education
Building Kentucky has expanded! Our content now reaches beyond public-private partnerships and infrastructure to explore all the ways people are building up the Commonwealth including business, culture and education. You’ll see new articles in each bi-weekly email newsletter and on our website in categories like Kentucky tourism, higher education and business tips. Led by the team at C2 Strategic Communications, Building Kentucky will continue […]
2020 deemed the “Year of Music” for Kentucky tourism
The birthplace of Bluegrass is still full of music, according to Kentucky’s department of tourism. The state deemed 2020 the “Year of Music” with the release of its annual visitor’s guide. With musical attractions and activities across the state and rich music history, the Commonwealth celebrates Kentucky’s native songwriters and performers in the newly released […]
Turfway Park on the fast track for expansion in northern Kentucky
A massive $100 million renovation will need to finish quickly at Turfway Park. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission approved for the Florence-area racecourse to host live horse racing in December 2020. Owner Churchill Downs Inc. plans to apply for additional live racing from January through March 2021. Construction will begin after Turfway’s current live racing season ends […]
Louisville City FC sets date for home opener at new stadium
Two-time USL Champion soccer team Louisville City FC has set a date for the first match in its new home. On Saturday, April 11, LouCity will play Birmingham Legion in the $65 million soccer-specific Lynn Family Stadium. The club will host 17 regular season home matches in the newly constructed facility in 2020. Named after Dr. Mark and […]
Nonstop flight from Louisville to Charleston announced
Nonstop flights are important for business, reducing travel time and enhancing productivity. The Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) will begin seasonal nonstop service to Charleston in May – and has also recently added nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale, Sarasota, New Orleans and Los Angeles. The new seasonal nonstop service from Louisville and Charleston International Airport (CHS) will […]
Rupp Arena Continues to draw crowds, boost tourism
Rupp Arena hosted 33 public ticketed, non UK Basketball events in an 8-month window, with 313,000 tickets sold even during renovations.
State issues RFP for amateur sports complex at E.P. “Tom” Sawyer Park
The Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet issued a request for proposals to find a partner to design, build, operate, finance and maintain an amateur sports complex at E.P. “Tom” Sawyer Park in Louisville.